Wollert

Wollert lies within the top 10% of areas nationally in terms of population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of short and medium-term trends

Based on ABS population updates and AreaSearch validations, as of Nov 2025 Wollert's estimated population is around 46,056. This reflects an increase from the 2021 Census figure of 24,407 people, marking an 88.7% growth. The change was inferred from AreaSearch's resident population estimate of 33,619 in Jun 2024, derived from ABS ERP data and 4,124 new addresses since the Census date. Wollert's density ratio is approximately 854 persons per square kilometer, comparable to averages across locations assessed by AreaSearch. Wollert's growth exceeded both national (9.7%) and state averages, making it a regional growth leader. Interstate migration contributed about 68% of population gains recently, though all factors were positive.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch employs VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections from 2023, adjusting using weighted aggregation methods to SA2 levels. Growth rates by age group are applied across all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Future trends predict exceptional growth, placing Wollert in the top 10% of statistical areas analysed by AreaSearch. By 2041, the area is expected to expand by approximately 48,840 persons, reflecting a total gain of 79%.

The level of residential development activity in Wollert was found to be higher than 90% of real estate markets across the country

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers indicates Wollert has received around 1,068 dwelling approvals per year on average over the past five financial years, totalling approximately 5,340 homes. As of FY26574 approvals have been recorded. This results in an estimated 3 people moving to the area per dwelling built annually between FY21 and FY25, indicating supply is lagging demand. New homes are being constructed at an average expected cost of $369,000.

Wollert has also seen $114.9 million in commercial approvals this financial year. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Wollert records 212% more new home approvals per person, offering buyers greater choice and reflecting robust developer interest in the area. New building activity comprises 84% standalone homes and 16% medium and high-density housing, preserving Wollert's low density nature and attracting space-seeking buyers. With around 24 people per approval, Wollert reflects a developing area. Future projections estimate Wollert will add approximately 36,362 residents by 2041.

Given current construction levels, housing supply should meet demand favourably for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Wollert has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 40 potential impact projects in total. Key initiatives include Linfield Place Shopping Centre, Wollert Neighbourhood Centre, Lyndarum North Estate, and Ellery Wollert. The following list details those likely to be most relevant.

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Employment performance in Wollert has been broadly consistent with national averages

Wollert has an educated workforce with significant representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate was 3.9% as of September 2025, lower than Greater Melbourne's 4.7%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 1.3%. Wollert had 17,695 residents employed by September 2025, with a workforce participation rate of 69.3%, higher than Greater Melbourne's 64.1%. Key employment sectors were health care & social assistance, construction, and transport, postal & warehousing. The area showed strong specialization in the latter sector, with an employment share twice the regional level.

However, professional & technical services had limited presence at 5.0%, compared to the regional average of 10.1%. Employment opportunities may be limited locally as indicated by Census data comparing working population to resident population. Between September 2024 and 2025, employment levels increased by 1.3% while labour force grew by 1.6%, leading to a rise in unemployment rate of 0.3 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Melbourne saw employment grow by 3.0% and labour force expand by 3.3%. State-level data from Victoria as of 25-November showed employment growth of 1.13% year-on-year, adding 41,950 jobs, with an unemployment rate of 4.7%, slightly higher than the national rate of 4.3%. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia project overall growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Wollert's employment mix suggests local employment could increase by 6.5% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, assuming constant population growth for illustrative purposes.

The area's income profile falls below national averages based on AreaSearch analysis

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of ATO data released for financial year 2023, Wollert had a median income among taxpayers of $51,984 and an average level of $58,752. This is lower than the national average and compares to levels of $57,688 and $75,164 across Greater Melbourne respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.25% since financial year 2023, current estimates for Wollert would be approximately $56,273 (median) and $63,599 (average) as of September 2025. Census 2021 income data shows that incomes in Wollert cluster around the 61st percentile nationally. In terms of income distribution, 45.6% of Wollert's population falls within the $1,500 - $2,999 income range, aligning with the broader area where this cohort likewise represents 32.8%. High housing costs consume 19.8% of income in Wollert, though strong earnings still place disposable income at the 59th percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 5th decile.

Wollert is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

Wollert's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, comprised 88.0% houses and 12.0% other dwellings. This is compared to Melbourne metro's 87.2% houses and 12.8% other dwellings. Home ownership in Wollert was at 11.4%, with mortgaged dwellings at 64.5% and rented ones at 24.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,000, higher than Melbourne metro's $1,900 but below the national average of $1,863. The median weekly rent in Wollert was $391, exceeding Melbourne metro's $371 and the national figure of $375.

Wollert features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 85.6% of all households, including 55.6% couples with children, 18.8% couples without children, and 10.0% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 14.4%, with lone person households at 12.1% and group households making up 2.3%. The median household size is 3.3 people, larger than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.9.

The educational profile of Wollert exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics

The area's educational profile is notable regionally, with university qualification rates at 35.3% among residents aged 15+, surpassing the SA3 area average of 25.9% and Australia's rate of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 21.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (11.4%) and graduate diplomas (2.3%). Vocational credentials are held by 30.7% of residents aged 15+, with advanced diplomas at 14.5% and certificates at 16.2%.

Educational participation is high, with 35.6% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, including 13.9% in primary, 7.0% in secondary, and 4.8% pursuing tertiary education.

Transport servicing is low compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

The analysis of public transport in Wollert shows that there are currently 38 active transport stops operating within the area. These stops serve a mix of bus routes, with a total of 4 individual routes providing service. Together, these routes facilitate approximately 3,100 weekly passenger trips.

The accessibility of transport in Wollert is rated as moderate, with residents typically located about 446 meters from their nearest transport stop. On average, there are around 442 trips per day across all routes, which translates to roughly 81 weekly trips per individual stop.

Wollert's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with prevalence of common health conditions quite low across both younger and older age cohorts

Wollert's health outcomes data shows notable results with low prevalence rates for common health conditions across both younger and older age groups. Approximately half of Wollert's total population (~23,078 people) has private health cover, slightly lower than the national average of 55.7%.

The most prevalent medical conditions in Wollert are asthma (5.2% of residents) and mental health issues (4.2%). A higher proportion of residents, 84.6%, report no medical ailments compared to Greater Melbourne's 74.0%. Wollert has a lower percentage of seniors aged 65 and over at 6.4% (2,947 people) than Greater Melbourne's 13.2%. Despite this, health outcomes among seniors in Wollert require more attention than the broader population.

Wollert is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Wollert has a population where 51.8% were born overseas, with 67.4% speaking languages other than English at home. Christianity is the dominant religion in Wollert, comprising 36.4%. The category 'Other' is significantly overrepresented at 13.6%, compared to Greater Melbourne's average of 4.4%.

In terms of ancestry, 'Other' makes up 33.4% of Wollert's population, higher than the regional average of 17.4%. Indian ancestry comprises 16.5%, above the regional average of 6.2%. Australian ancestry is notably lower at 10.2%, compared to the regional average of 17.3%. Other ethnic groups with notable divergences include Macedonian at 4.4% (vs 4.6%), Sri Lankan at 1.2% (vs 0.8%), and Lebanese at 2.2% (vs 1.7%).

Wollert hosts a very young demographic, ranking in the bottom 10% of areas nationwide

Wollert's median age is 31 years, which is lower than the Greater Melbourne average of 37 and the Australian median of 38. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Wollert has a higher percentage of residents aged 35-44 (22.4%) but fewer residents aged 55-64 (5.6%). This concentration of 35-44 year-olds is significantly higher than the national average of 14.2%. Between 2021 and present, Wollert's population has seen an increase in the 45 to 54 age group from 8.3% to 10.4%, and a slight increase in the 5 to 14 cohort from 17.4% to 18.6%. Conversely, there has been a decline in the 25 to 34 age group from 21.3% to 16.3% and a decrease in the 0 to 4 age group from 11.7% to 9.3%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests Wollert's age profile will change significantly, with the 45 to 54 age cohort projected to expand substantially by 8,116 people (169%), growing from 4,789 to 12,906.